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Which side of the plane to sit from Newcastle Airport (Newcastle) to Menorca Airport (Menorca)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior geographic crossing, featuring the rugged Pennines, the volcanic Massif Central, and a prime view of the Pyrenees mountain range before descending into the Mediterranean.

Right Side Highlights
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The Pennines

Known as the 'backbone of England', these moorlands provide a rugged start to the journey south.

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Loire Valley

Spot the winding Loire River and the dense clusters of historic chateaus in central France.

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Massif Central

Look for the unique silhouette of extinct volcanoes, particularly the Puy de DΓ΄me in the Auvergne region.

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The Pyrenees

A major highlight featuring jagged, snow-dusted peaks as the flight crosses the border from France into Spain.

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Menorca's North Coast

See the dramatic 'Tramuntana' northern coastline with its red-tinted rocks and secluded 'calas' before touchdown.

The right side is the 'mountain side'. Keep your window shade open approximately 90 to 110 minutes after departure to catch the Pyrenees. On midday flights, the sun will be high, providing excellent illumination of the Spanish coastline as you cross the Mediterranean.

Left Side Highlights
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Durham Cathedral

Shortly after takeoff from NCL, catch a glimpse of this massive Romanesque structure and its surrounding river loop.

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Greater London

Depending on the flight corridor, the eastern sprawl of London and the Thames Estuary are often visible to the east.

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Champagne Region

View the orderly patterns of the famous French vineyards as you traverse the Grand Est region.

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Distant Alps

On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped Swiss and French Alps can be seen far on the eastern horizon.

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Port Mahon

One of the world's largest natural harbors is best viewed from the left side during the final approach into Menorca.

The left side is unbeatable for the final landing phase if the aircraft approaches Menorca Airport from the north/northeast, as it aligns perfectly with the deep inlet of Port Mahon. For photography, morning flights are better on this side to avoid direct sun glare while looking south.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,743 km (1,083 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min

Departure: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)

Arrival: MAH (39.86259841918945, 4.2186498641967765)

Route Type: International

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